Champaign Voices

Gaming Company Patents Feeling of FOMO; Lawyers High-Five

Published: August 16, 2026

A studio filed intellectual property claims around engagement mechanics critics call addictive by design. What do you think?

“You can't patent anxiety. You can only monetize it.”
Buddy Neer, Intergenerational Controller Passer
“If it dings, it's a slot machine.”
Linda Ropp, Parent of a Battle Pass
“Patent denied by God.”
Greg Huffman, Man Who Unplugs for Lent Sometimes